I pull the blanket over Lily’s head just enough to cover the octopus, so that it is just her and me, like it had always been. “I will love you forever. For the rest of my days and even all of the days after that.” With one last look, I pull the blanket up high enough to cover her completely. It takes me a minute to stand, but when I do I walk out of the room and, without looking back, I close the door behind me.
